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3882-3884 17Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3564077 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
Above average
avg 1.3
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3882-3884 17Th St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1904
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area3,152 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3564077
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Mccarty James
Mailing address
2370 Market St #315 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
020515

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3884 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3882 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 3882-3884 17th Street, located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, is a two-unit, two-story structure built in 1904 and currently owned by James McCarty. The building has undergone numerous modifications and faced several compliance issues over the years, with the most significant recent concerns emerging in early 2024. Currently active violations include unauthorized modifications involving the conversion of a ground floor storage room into a dwelling unit with a kitchen and bathroom (complaint filed December 2023), and an improperly installed rooftop guardrail (complaint filed January 2024). These violations have triggered monthly monitoring fees under San Francisco Building Code.

The building has a history of both completed improvements and compliance issues. Recent legitimate improvements include reroofing work completed in 2022 ($19,000), installation of a solar system in 2021 (3.49 kW), and foundation replacement and garage strengthening work completed in 2019 ($100,000). The property has also undergone multiple interior renovations, including bathroom and kitchen remodels in both units (2012), and corrective actions were taken in 2012 to remove unauthorized kitchens and bathrooms in compliance with a previous notice of violation. The building's maintenance history shows regular updates to its systems, including plumbing work for sewer line installation in 2019 and various electrical improvements. However, the recent pattern of unauthorized modifications and permit violations, particularly involving living space conversions and safety features like guardrails, raises ongoing compliance concerns for the property.

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Risk rating

How 3882-3884 17Th St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
42th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 741 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.7%
Moderate concern 45.7%
Severe concern 10.5%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3882-3884 17Th St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
311 Request May 10
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 15
Blocking driveway cite tow

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